The Shop Flaw

The Shop Flaw
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  • FASHION & BEAUTY
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Nightmare customers, monstrous hangovers, mangers from hell… Join us as we share listeners outrageous fashion and beauty retail stories in the hilarious Shop Flaw Confessions weekly segment. Send them to us at hello@theshopflaw.com The good, the bad and the ugly aspects of the biggest employment sector in the UK are all laid bare in this first of its kind retail podcast. Frank, honest and funny, you'll be left questioning everything you thought you knew about shops.. http://www.instagram.com/theshopflaw http://www.theshopflaw.com https://youtube.com/@theshopflaw http://tiktok.com/@theshopflaw

  1. 03/28/2025

    Life's for f*cking living

    When life and career implode, and everything we hold onto for dear life no longer brings us joy, where do we go? The Shop Flaw returns without constraints..

    46 min

  2. 12/03/2024

    The Shocking Reality of Return to Store with Inside Retail

    Have you ever wondered about the impact of "return-to-store" on a retail store or its staff? Or, wondered how store staff feel when the head office descends on their store? As retail head offices devise ways to get customers back in-store, they often ignore the people who actually know customers best: the frontline staff who interact with them day in and day out. In this eye-opening episode, Grace Hill sits down with Timothy and Jasmine, co-hosts of the chart-topping podcast, The Shop Flaw. As retail store experts, they reveal the shocking reality of the relationships between the head office and store staff, and discuss why so many HQ initiatives miss the mark. Discover why so many brands misunderstand their core customers, and hear how brands can tap into illuminating insights about who actually drives sales by listening to the experts on the ground - their in-store teams. •    To listen to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/insideretailpodcast •    To find out more about EDITED: https://hubs.la/Q02ZymRp0

    51 min

  3. 10/14/2024

    Makeup Influencer Robert Welsh talks Doing Makeup on Dead People! Beauty Retail Special | Part 2

    In this conversation, Robert Welsh shares his experiences in the makeup industry, emphasising the importance of self-expression and inclusivity. Robert reflects on his time at MAC, where he felt empowered by the diverse and creative environment. The discussion also covers the challenges of navigating the beauty industry, the significance of retail experience in personal growth, and the evolving landscape of customer service and beauty trends. Key highlights include the impact of social media on consumer behaviour and the pressures faced by makeup brands in a fast-paced market. 00:00 Embracing Uniqueness and Self-Expression 04:59 The Power of Retail Theatre 10:10 Navigating the Makeup Industry 15:09 The Impact of Retail Experience on Personal Growth 20:11 The Changing Landscape of Customer Service 24:54 The Evolution of Beauty Trends 30:08 Reflections on the Future of Makeup Brands 🎙️ Listen To The Podcast: https://theshopflaw.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-shop-flaw/id1698885520w/id1698885520 Audible: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/ITEM_NAME-Podcast/B0CCKTRS63?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_ 📱 Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: http://instagram.com/theshopflaw TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theshopflaw Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-shop-flaw/ Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/community/profile/timothy-jasmine-the-shop-flaw ☎️ The Shop Flaw Confessions Hotline: https://wa.me/447737272907

    35 min

  4. 10/07/2024

    Beauty Counter Breakdowns with Robert Welsh | Part 1

    Robert Welsh shares his journey from a professional makeup artist to a full-time influencer. He discusses his experiences in retail, the challenges faced in the beauty industry, and the evolution of MAC Cosmetics. The conversation highlights the importance of inclusivity in makeup and the impact of social media on the beauty landscape. In this engaging conversation, Robert Welsh and The Shop Flaw hosts explore the evolution of the beauty industry, focusing on the authenticity of MAC Cosmetics, the challenges of transitioning from retail to professional makeup artistry, and the impact of social media on consumer behaviour. We discuss the importance of genuine customer service and the changing landscape of beauty brands, emphasising the need for inclusivity and creativity in the industry.

    34 min

  5. 09/25/2024

    A Monster at Harrods

    For a quarter of a century, Mohamed Al Fayed owned the fabled department store, Harrods. Globally renowned, Al Fayed has now been exposed as a serial sex offender, enabled by the prestige of Harrods and the teams of employees who worked for him. The BBC documentary, Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods, finally gives voice to the brave victims who share their stories of his horrific crimes and abuses of power, exposing Al Fayed once and for all. Join us as we discuss the harrowing documentary and allegations from the perspective of a shop floor retail employee.

    51 min

  6. 09/17/2024

    Selfridges Empty Promises

    Whilst bricks and mortar retail stores have traditionally been the focus of customer service, with consumers increasingly shopping online, what happens when things go wrong? Join The Shop Flaw host Timothy and Nicole Al Rais of @nicoletalksfashion, who shares her shocking experience with Selfridges online. Having spent in excess of £1000 only to receive an empty box in the post, @namednicole took to Titkok to expess her disatisfaction and the #selfridgesscam viral moment was born... Listen to the story in full here, told exclusively to The Shop Flaw for the first time.

    59 min

  7. 09/10/2024

    Eye Level is Buy Level

    As fashion retail budgets are slashed across the board, what does the future hold for visual merchandising? Whilst VM teams can be annoying as hell, the love and creativity that they pour into projects is nothing short of incredible. But with bricks and mortar shops fighting for their very survival, is the era of dynamic visual story telling and compelling window displays coming to an end?

    1h 1m

  8. 09/03/2024

    Five Finger Discount

    2023 was the worst year on record for retail shoplifting, with more than 430,000 cases recorded - an increase of more than a third from the year before. But in the midst of an unprecedented cost of living crisis, this is probably just a fraction of the real number. What is behind this explosion in shoplifting?

    1 hr
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About

Nightmare customers, monstrous hangovers, mangers from hell… Join us as we share listeners outrageous fashion and beauty retail stories in the hilarious Shop Flaw Confessions weekly segment. Send them to us at hello@theshopflaw.com The good, the bad and the ugly aspects of the biggest employment sector in the UK are all laid bare in this first of its kind retail podcast. Frank, honest and funny, you'll be left questioning everything you thought you knew about shops.. http://www.instagram.com/theshopflaw http://www.theshopflaw.com https://youtube.com/@theshopflaw http://tiktok.com/@theshopflaw

Information

  • Creator
    The Shop Flaw
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Shop Flaw
  • Show Website
    The Shop Flaw